The purpose of the Master’s of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration Degree
is to prepare individuals for educational administrative and supervisory positions
at the middle management level.

Program Option Goal

The goal of the Higher Education Administration program option is to prepare individuals
for entry and mid-level managerial or research positions offered at community, senior
colleges and universities. This option is also intended to improve the skills of
those individuals who currently serve in administrative positions at such institutions.

Program Requirements

The program option requires 36 semester hours of coursework, which includes the practicum
experiences as well as the Master’s Thesis. In addition to the coursework, there
are required complete program assessments such as, LiveText, a Comprehensive Examand
an electronic Professional Portfolio.

Careers

Upon completion of the program, individuals will receive a M.A. in Educational Leadership
and Administration, and will qualify for higher education administrative careers which
may include the following: Research Assistant, Program Director, Student Services
Director and Curriculum Coordinator.

Application Procedure

To apply for admission to the program, students should: contact the Graduate School
Office at Chicago State University, (773) 995-2404 and request an application packet
or visit here. Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended are required.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the university’s general admission requirements, the applicant
must: A. have an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
B. have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a four-point grading scale; C. provide
written verification of two full years of educational work-related experience from
a school district or higher education personnel officer; D. provide two letters of
recommendation from two different school administrators and/or supervisors who are
familiar with the applicant’s educational work related experience.